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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
FLOOD CURRENTS IN TIE HUDSON
A cAIssoN OF TIE PoUGnKEErsiE BRIDGE SEW

A CAIssoN OF TIE POUGHKEEPsiE BRIDGE SEW
ERAL TINES CARRIED AWAY.
PouGngEEPsE, April 90 tSpecnl. The swift freshet
current has been running in the Hudson for week
the caisson for pier No. Of the Pough-
keepsie Bridge away from its fastcnngs several times
and carried II down the river requiring the of power
fu tugs each time get it back in place 1t contains
nearly feet OF timber, weighs 5000 tons, and
draws .ty-two feet of water II has been permanently
located az last and viii he sunk TO the foundation.
The projectors OF the bridge having secured control
the Hartford and Connecticut western Railroad they
propose building at once branch 10 springfield Mass,
connecting with the Boston and Albany road also "a
branch connecting their main line with the bridge and
fifteen miles OF road connecting the Erie with the bridge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
LOUISIANA AND TIE COTTON on TRUST

LUITNTINI ANU TIE 'VIIV' VII ''''''' =.
Ew-ORIEANs, April 22.-Counsel for the Cotton oii
Trust yesterday filed TO the action
Louisiana through Attorney General Cunningham ue-
carng that there Is OF action The clerk Oh tno
court was also handed the following ior ming No"
comes Jules Aldige served with citation a. vlce-pres
dent OF the American Cotton Oil Trust herein appearing
for the sole and only purpose of bringing to the attention
Of the court the fact OF his want OF authority US herein
alter mentioned and says that lie has not now nor mas
ever had capacity receive service OF citation Oh st
n Judgment for what described In the petitions as an
association known as the American Cotton on Trust
composed OF the following parties to VIII Johh w.
dent, OF Little Rock, Ark Jules Adige, second vice
president OF New-Oreans La William T. anderson T
secretary OF Ohio d. l. Macauay, treasurer OF new
York; j. W. Coohrane Memphis, Tenn John scott, OK
Kopp of Prov violence r. L. has he authority To re-
ceiye or stand in for OF the persons
named or composing the same. lhis Is ssneu W WI
Aldigc and not by counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
WASHINGTON NOTEa.
WASHINGTON, Friday, April .

WASHINGTON, Friday, April 90, 1887
TRADE DoIIARs.-The total amount Of trade dollars
redeemed TO date is So OOO which amount will be in
creased 900 by recent importations at san Fran
cisco from China
INTERNAL RgvESUR-The total collections OF Internal
Revenue during the first nine months OF the fiscal year
ending June so 1887 were $50 1881 204, being s5757ss
less than the collections during the corresponding period
Of the last fiscal year Commissioner Miller estimates
that the receipts for the present fiscal year will aggre
gate 100000 against sll69O2eo9 ior the last
hscal year.
TURTLE MOUNTAIN REsERvATIoS-The order OF secre-
tary Lamar directing the Commissioner Of the Geeral
Land once 10 approve OF the contract OF one Green Tor
the survey Of portion Of the Turtle Mountain indian
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23

oRUELLY BEATEN BY DRUNKEN PERSONS

CHICAGO April 22-F frederick POpp Of No. 1O1 Twen-
fifth place. age sixty, Is said to lie the owner OF
100000 worth OF property He has for neghbors Pat
rick and Bridget Hastings, with whom he has frequently
had trouble. Popps sidewalk wore out and he declined
TO repair It when ordered Yesterday afternoon gang
OF workmen under foreman of the city street depart
ment proceeded forciby to mend his walk with view
to collecting at court provided by law Later
In the afternoon wOrkmen with the exception OF one
whose name is not ascertanabe left the place Hastings
and his wife and the workman said. while drunk, to
have set upon the old with boards and Dludgeons
He was Knocked down. tramped upon beaten and kicked
until Insensble He Is In q critical condition, with
broken skull, blinded eyes, numbcrless bruises and
complication OF in erna injuries so severe that his re-
coyery is considered doubtful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
A FILTHY PRACTICE on ELEVATED TRAINS.


10 the Edttor OF The Tribune.
SIR: There is one objection to elevated Railroads.&c.
now construced-that have not seen commented upon
I'm the public prints Tho advantage they afford outs
other disgusting species Of promlseuous persons 10
expectoratc upon pedestrians In the streets oeo" WIN
flying train between them and the helpless victim ride
on the elevated every morning and evening ana
am not nfrequenty obliged to stand on the PLATFORM OF
"A car or near It's doors. Tho other morning, when
could not louger contain myself, ventured mildly to
demonstrate with Of these monsters thinking mat
possiby he might-as he looked like person endowed
with some intelligence and perhaps some sense OF DC
cency-be guilty the atrocity through sheer thought
lessness (which, though OF course would under no c
cumstances excuse him, and he turned upon me- Ike
the BLACKBOARD in good clothes that he was rounuy
abusing me. and the balance OF the trip tne ieiio"
elected spc at the rate OF about one snot the minute
n was not either that would not nave Deon
so bad Trainnen appear usually IN prefer "a slhpIe
drop between the cars thence 10 the street ton 10
one on crossing but have seen them let ny Win grcae
enthusiasm but not the incest precision az the pare
rafters OF an awning some other OBJECT animate OF III
animate. attracting their attention a., . .-,,o
The elevated roads should be compeHcd 10 Proft"o
some remedy for this thing. b.
Ne,c- York, April 10, 1887.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
TELEGRAPH COMPANIES IN COURE

PHILADELPHIA April 22.The great telegraph fight waa
becun in the United states Court to-day when Messrs
Read and Pettitt John O. Johnson, and AtorneyGen
era Cassidy presented bill in equity on the part OF the
Western Union Telegraph Company asking the Court to
restrain the receiver of the Bankers and Merchants
telegraph Company from proceeding in suit at law
which Is pending the part Of the receiver to recover
nearly 81 900 900 from the Western UnlOD on the
ground OF certain trespasses by the Western Union n
taking and using the OF the Bankers ana
Merrhants' Robert c. IBgersoll and ex-senator Conk
ling represent the other side with John W. Barnes and
Wayne MacNeagh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
TIgrVG Up FRAUDULENT STOCK.

BosroN April 22.The directors OF the Mexican Tele-
phone Company organized to-day by the choice Of John
sargent of Boston, president; Percy H. King. OF New
yor vice-presideut; 6. Lawrence French OF Boston.
treasurer: F. C. W. Gray, OF Boston, secretary; Charles
Z Evcny Of Boston, auditor and NJ l. Gurand OF Mex
loo general manager The directors decided to take up
issue OF stock by the last treasurer and
bne already done about 5000 shares, giving the
notes OF the company tor the claims of holders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23

Tho6r.t morning aei using my fesh han no ss r. ~
on the end of my PINK Color rs vith
Lind ar white and could place my hands on oud .fa,d
ar n b-Ipg PAINFUL In about two weeks ev ~HrX
a rry We'll Then commenced the use OF the ~
RFs0IVENT and in three days was wo,se a. Is clsS
wa ono mass pimpes from the top OF ny no~ asH
NJ INV feet; painful would NOT 70 IA IAN
the case In from 10 four days they rs and m
Ss and near as judge was cured IA a1Svs
six 10 eight weeks and up this date q s o INV Msv 81
I'D tn January 1857 have not been SIC ~ y, ma
ayo had the least Of the disease hasth NJ
y an alcecnt appetite the very best OF AZ osd
20 sorts Of weathef without the least w my sEfn h
,a The oniy difference find In myse ~ sA o2ber mas
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sons. will not believe this almost I'M:
NJ po story-ma dy will think II grossly eizss
@ Name them bit II they do but 10 sstis
uon eli or write and ind out what nav
lucy 1vc r. true or not There are many persons WY 1rT.
testify the Mondsgui cure have received W ''"'
Gdntemen let again thank you for my cure
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ing purifying and the sk an aiseases 81 he
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
ECTRING STATISTICS OF THE FISHERIES.

wAsHSGroS, April 22-secretary Farchild has Issued
circular TO collectors OF customs nsructing them TO
auctions OF vessels five tons burden engaged
in the capture anl transportation OF fish or other pro-
ducts OF the sea. with view TO obtaining Information
regarding theshcres This action is taken upon repre-
sensations by Spencer +. Baird Commissioner Of FISH
and Fisheries that In view Of the questions arising
to the shaping and negotiating of new fishery treaty
with Great Britain affecting colonial waters IL North
America and for other reasons is desirable 10 have at
hand available for reference, full and accurate nOrna
ton this subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
RECALLIyG A FATAL EXPLOSION

TIE d,ath yesterday at Pot Richmond, staten Island
of Charles Taintor age fortyeght, recalls the sad
death in April. 1877. at Burling Slip and Fronst:
this city, Of Orvlc ID. Joweu by the explosion OF
hand grenade which was believed TO have been thrown
the foor OF tho OiKce by Mr. Jowett MIR. Talntor
who married George W. Jewetts daughter, Minnie.
employed In the oflco at the Time and narrowly
escaped death. The funeral viii take place tomorrow
In Greenwood Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23

The It'll Regiment Armory crowded last evening
seldom on occasions The annual reception vi
Columbia Institute cadets was In progress ana INC oop
OF bright manly looking reviewed by MToroehoru
John NJ sohohed Tho consisted OF me entrance
review and battalion drill under LieutenahtS ovne y, n
shaw ir company drill, under Adjutant T. W. Martin m.
Colonel H. s. Farley saber and bayo1et aa unso psr.y
ana Gang gun manual During the evening the honors VI
the announced and medals pfeeItea W INC Pfn
ciysl The proceedings ended with dress PARADE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
,p1ror MISERY ENDED IN DEATH.

PIrrsBuRG, April 81 tSpeeaD.-Mrs. Abigail Taylor
died in Allegheny City today from excessive use Of
opium she and her husband lived in poorly furnished
room in dirty alley The couple have sad history.
Before the they lived upon plantation In the South;
ut owing as the husband states to in lorsemens for
hi bro,her he and his family we're suddenly brought
fr1m wealth To poverty i; Is stated that the brother
lives in New-York state and that ne Is worth almost
-sR- Ann
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
i cU,yrsy MINISTER GONG TO SPAIN.

Chang Yen IIoon, the Chinese Minister to the uhed
States. South America and SPAIN who arrived IN s city
from Washington last Wednesday and has been staying
at the house the Chinese Consul IN West Nnthst VIII
sail today in the French Line steamship Bougoghe ne
!. on bis way IN snain and will DO accompanied by his
SUITE composed of shu Yen Chin KUN Ion ION Mn
and Lang sheng and retnue of servants lhey wiz
Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
KILL THEM NOW.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: For number OF summers creature known ~ the
Army Worm has been nuisance in this neighborhood,
and have finally the conclusion that while the
worms are their pupa state s the best time to destroy
them They concealed in the crevces Of fences and
similar places They not only injury to the leaves
and to Inc beauty OF the trees, but nuisance TO the
people II the people will only attend to this the number
will me Diminished this coming summer &c.
.Jersev Gin, Aprtl 20, 1887.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
WILL CONGRESS CONVENE IN ocToEERl

WAsHSGToN, April D. (Specidbit is said that while
the President still regards with disavor the proposition
have Congress in October the urgent demands
OF certain prominent Democrats have shaken his oppos
lion considerably that while he has not indicated that
he will call special session it is By no means certain
that lie will do II reported that an officer OF the
House OF Representatives recently called at the White
House and in conversation with Mr. Cleveland remark ed
that he intended visit Europe this summer. He said
expected to return home about the middle or DC
tober he desired to he In Washington few weeks De
organization OF tho House According 70 the re-
port the official received iutnation from the President
that II might be we'll for him 10 make his arrangements
that he could he in Washington by October /. Mr.
Cleveland ia reported saying further that although hc
had determined to call Congress together In October
lie had been strongly urged TO do By members OF both
branches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
FLAMES N 4 Wholesale GROCERY.

fire broke out yesterday the top floor OF the Ave
story brick building 80. $50 Westinghouse The build
ing l. occupied by Rcss Brady, Wholesale crocers who
suffer loss OF about -, 900 The cause Of tie Hire J.,
unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
MR.. BAYARD on THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.
HE BEwAILs THE PRESENT CLASS OF REPRESENTA-


TIvEs AND SUGGESTS a DIPLOMATIC CORPS,
WASHINGTON April % (Spocab. Secretary BayaTi has
been busy for two years with the pleasant task Of
reorganzing the Diplomatic Service and placing it
strictly Democratic basis. At every diplomatic post
Democrat guard and yet Mr. Bayard is not happy.
To "A sympathi1ng party friend lie said:
The Administrations OF this country know have
been fairly scccss in securing the services Of men 10
represent us AT foreign Ii must he admitted how
ever that without previous experience cannot he
expected to compare favoraby with the trained
diplomats OF other countries We are greatly hampcred
in making our selections. In the first place must 80
apportiOn diplomatic appointments a. 10 give every
section representative abroad. Then again, the men
We most desire unable to accept foreign mission
man cannot well leave business and family to 20
abroad on losing Grand II has this that for
the most part our foreign representatives merely
pleasure seekers. They situated that lew Years
soiOurn abroad with the prestige OF being The Official
representative of great nailOn Is an Oiycct 10 tht
These men course, have done good work, bat II
is no advantage Il Government 10 have Tor representa-
tivcs who regard their stay III foreign parts SOME
what the nature of vacation or relaxation from thc
more arluOus pursuits IN which they are engaged AT
home. In my opinion there should be a regular DipIO-
matte COrps Appointments 10 II should Ice OF pcIInn
nent character Young should be selected who are
peculiarly adapted To the profession of diplomacy 10 MI
the minor positions, ana vacancies occurring III me hsh
est grades should he ncd by promotion oi Inc bcst
qualified The pay of the members OF the diplomatic
corps should be fixed such rate that large private
would not he necessary Ia enable sentative
Ia the honor Of the United States abroad. Liberal
allowances should he made for expenses Lastly, people
who have been in the corps for certain period should
be allowed TO retire on fair proportion OF Their arNc
service salary The Army and Navy officers are retired
with pay, and in MY opinion the Diplomatic service i OF
as much importance 10 country as the Army ana Navy
and should be allowed the same bcnchls ana privileges
If provisions of the character have mentioned were
made there would lee hut little just cause for cTiucng
the members of the corps aud the countrys foreign
representatives would hold tlciI own abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
A Terrible Fire

the apprehensions Of whole city And vet the
Wild havoc Of disease startles no one Sad relate
Wonen sunor ION 70 WIN chronic dises ses and
growing woree with every day and for
ther relief Dr. Porces Fsvorte Prescription s the
fesu Of lifelong and learned study Of female II
II kuaranteed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23

Reservation IL found 20 he regular Gn IN o,er us per
fornance practically settles the question oi he tiit OF
settlers TO about 100000 acres OF valuable Fnd now
claimed by the Chppcwas Tins band nov nn''sf rs
claim this small band is too vague 10 warrant Tue ont
ing OF ~, 900 settlers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23

SEYA TOR CAMDEN'S CHANCES OF REFLECTION
CHARLESTON, W. Va, April Gas yet there is little
said relation to the United States senaorshp II Is ru-
morcd that Mr. Camden has made gains enough to insure
his election and the gansw be OF Greenbackers and four
Republicans 1t Is known fact that the appointment OF
Mr. Lucas is not satisfactory 20 the recalctrant Demo
Gratis There will he election, but who the lncky one
will be Is very hard to surmise the Republicans who
have expressed themselves faroraby to Mr.. Camden
will vote for him. he will bo elected without any trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
EXPLOSION OLA GAS STOVE.

There was fire last evening in Mrs. Crocser's
Young ladies' School, No. 81 West Fory-second-st,
caused by the explosion Of gas stove The hro
engines we're promptly on hand but the fire was so
persistent that fargo amount OF water had To DO
thrown tho building Tho fire destroyed property
worth about $3.50, but the damage from water was
heavy. !!
THE OLD GUARD AT CHURCH AND DINNER.
Yesterday was the Old Guards Day. In the afternoon
they met in their armory in Foureenhst, and donned
their handsome white uniforms topped Off by tall bear
skin shakos the admiration OF all their feminine friends
and women IN general and marched TO the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity; at Madison-aye.
and Forty-secondst where the rector. the Rev. Dr. Will
bur F. Watkins preached appropriate sermon
Cappa's I'm Regiment band In attendance and fur
nished most Of the mns for tho service The church
was crowded with handsome dressed women and when
they stood the church steps watching the Old Guard
march by, the trimmings on theE bonnets gave the APP
pearapce bank OF flowers piled up against
the the church After the reunion the Old Gnar
led by the band went TO DcmOnic0s where the nag OK
the organization had been flying all day long, and where
they ate their annual dinner and discussed with the ar
dor OF youth the various experiences OF their united and
individual military careers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23

\. Yysmsture decline OF manly powers pervous de-
bity and kindred dscases radically cured Consultation
4ree BOOK, 10 cents In ssmps Address. contdentiay
Worlds Dtspensary Medical Association. Buffalo, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
Decay Of The Bones.

with thirty other symptoms mark the progress that
Vtsgs OF fearful snsoyanoe and 4 neglected Is certain
End ID general debility. and posaibly consumption
ianity U5 ssges oatsrrh Rsnecy WIN cure aany stays
lave been restored to health By It's virins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
BIOcK.ryy MAKING AND TIE TARIFF.

HUBBARD, Ohio, April 30 (Speeiab.-The Hubbard tin
mill the frat in the United States will start on Monday
large stock black plate for Timing has been imported
from Swansea, Wales. r. J. Hutchinson, an English
inventor and timer, is general manager For several
wears prominent tarn advocates have held that INSULT
cent tsrn protection has made II impossible to inanli-
fsctre tin plato In this country The effort 10 hold the
industry here the face OF English competition Will be
closely watched By all iron nufacturers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
u,Gy 1rcEySE DEFEAfnD IN DELAWARE.

MON LTCENNE DEFEA ID ~ DELd VIhb.
DOVER Del, April 22.-The Legislature adjourned
sine die this afternoon Among The closing acts Of the se$
sion was the defeat by the Senate OF the House High
License b This leaves the liquor laws precisely as they
we're before the Legislature met
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23
= srAGE PROPERTIES SOLD AT AUCTION.

PHADELrnIA April 90 (SpeetaD.-a Thomas Sons auc
oneers sold public sale toda the baggage scenery ana
secured By b. jackson dealer Ia theatrical umes. for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23

be abandoned and not the people should instruct On
gress to inquire into Its necessity JunIua
Rochester, NJ r, April l6, 1887. a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-23

Elevated cars are oycrcrowded said Mr. fuiier
finally and we have four track elevated rohh UP
Broadway. Go down before the Rapid Transit C"nniS
sion and tell what you know about these oNcrcr"Wue"
cars This subject must be agitated. The only thing
az, ., din - nr.scrt IL os Mr. schultz says. to have
elevated railroad up Broadway aud the foulrVau ~
unite forces aud not stop until we get TINS ron
H. j. Hamilton large property owner, anu JIM
speakers urged the building OF an elevated ROAD up
broadway and the Boulevard. The West side properly
already preparing 10 ask INC isiSi"'io w
oIcn the boulevard for elevated rapid transit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-05

don, for $4,000 Bergmann's photograph gal
lery, adjoining, was damaged TO the extent of
about So. 600.
New ORLEANS. JAN 4.-The sugar house on
F. B. Fleatas's Corinne plantation, at ST. Ber-
nard. has been destroyed by fire. Loss, $45. 900;
covered by insurance.
ANDERSON, Ind. Jan. 1.-The residences
DR.. William Hunt. on South jackson street,
destroyed last night by fire. The loss will re i
about s., 600; insured for $500, in the Ger
mania, of Freeport, I'll.
HANOVER. n. H., Jan. The most disastrous
ire Hanover has ever known broke out this
morning in the Dartmouth Hotel The hotel and
large number of other buildings were burned.
The individual losses small but the total loss
will amount to $l25, 000
ELMIRA. N. Y. Jan. A special to the Ad-
vertiser from Corning saws that the Brown
Block, containing Champeny Brothers dry goods
store and the postoffce, was burned at midnight.
Loss, $40 900; insured. A quantity of United
States mail was destroyed.
CINCINNATI, Jaa. 4.-The FIVE story stone
front building. No. 103 Pearl street. occupied by
Benckenstein e Co., Wholesale dealers IN boots,
shoes and rubbers, destroyed by fire to- night.
The IRE originated IN the of the store on
the ground floor, about IL o'clock. The flames
rapidly spread to the roof despite the efforts of
the tremen to check them. The loss will prob
ably exceed $50, 900; insurance not known.